We’ve all had the experience. You’re cruising down the interstate when the car slightly in front of you swerves into your lane barreling dangerously close to the side of your car. Your adrenaline races and you sit on the horn. He swerves away and gives you an apologetic wave or some other less friendly gesture. […]
Special call to prayer from SBC President J.D. Greear With the announcement of Dr. Kelly’s retirement from New Orleans Seminary, there are currently five (5) SBC entities searching for a new leader. In light of this reality, SBC President, Dr. J.D. Greear, has asked all Southern Baptists to join him in day of prayer and […]
Before cell phones do you remember the beeper? It was a small device worn on your belt. When someone needed to get in touch with you they would call your beeper and their number would show up on your small, monochrome display. I signed up for a service plan and told my family they could […]
I made the decision. I am going to attend the fifty year reunion of my high school graduating class in a few weeks. As I read posts about this event on social media, I think everyone in the class must be having the same questions I do: (1) where did all the time go, and […]
https://louisianabaptists.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/reflections-half-century-header.png5701500David Hankinshttps://louisianabaptists.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/en-logo.pngDavid Hankins2018-09-12 09:58:572018-09-12 13:25:06Reflections on a Half Century of Ministry
We often think about Pastor Search teams vetting pastors, but for the pastor in transition, it is so important that a pastor vet a church. Wise pastoral candidates will not avoid this important step. Here are some common steps that some pastors take to learn more about a prospective church. But how? Seek the LORD […]
Who Don’t You See?
/in Resources /by John KyleWe’ve all had the experience. You’re cruising down the interstate when the car slightly in front of you swerves into your lane barreling dangerously close to the side of your car. Your adrenaline races and you sit on the horn. He swerves away and gives you an apologetic wave or some other less friendly gesture. […]
Special Call to Prayer
/in Resources /by David HankinsSpecial call to prayer from SBC President J.D. Greear With the announcement of Dr. Kelly’s retirement from New Orleans Seminary, there are currently five (5) SBC entities searching for a new leader. In light of this reality, SBC President, Dr. J.D. Greear, has asked all Southern Baptists to join him in day of prayer and […]
A Culture of Crisis
/in Resources /by John KyleBefore cell phones do you remember the beeper? It was a small device worn on your belt. When someone needed to get in touch with you they would call your beeper and their number would show up on your small, monochrome display. I signed up for a service plan and told my family they could […]
Reflections on a Half Century of Ministry
/in Resources /by David HankinsI made the decision. I am going to attend the fifty year reunion of my high school graduating class in a few weeks. As I read posts about this event on social media, I think everyone in the class must be having the same questions I do: (1) where did all the time go, and […]
4 Pivotal Steps for Pastors in Transition
/in Pastoral, Resources /by Stacy MorganWe often think about Pastor Search teams vetting pastors, but for the pastor in transition, it is so important that a pastor vet a church. Wise pastoral candidates will not avoid this important step. Here are some common steps that some pastors take to learn more about a prospective church. But how? Seek the LORD […]